Joseph Vijay,[1][3] known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian film actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema.[4] As of 2017, Vijay is the only actor in South India to have six films earn ₹100 crore (US$16 million) or more at the worldwide box office.[5] Vijay is referred to by the media as Thalapathy (commander).[6][7][8]
Vijay
Vijay welcoming the guests for his film Mersal audio launch in 2017
Born Joseph Vijay[1]
22 June 1974 (age 43)[2]
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India (now Chennai) 
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma mater Loyola College, Chennai
Occupation Film actor, playback singer
Years active
1984–1988 (child actor)
1992–present (lead actor)
Spouse(s)
Sangeeta Sornalingam
(1999–present)
Children 2
Parent(s)
S. A. Chandrasekhar (father)
Shoba (mother)
Relatives See Chandrasekhar family
Website Vijay on Twitter
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